Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God. Hebrews 11:1-2 (CEV)

Next Monday, MOSAIC 2011 begins! This year's camp will be the biggest and most exciting First Baptist Church has ever sponsored. MOSAIC exists to Mentor Our Students (throughout the region) Artistically In Christ. Our passion is to help our campers build their artistic capacities and expressions, as well as grow their faith in Jesus. This year's theme, Celebrating Our Heritage Of Faith, will focus on the above passage from Hebrews 11:1-2. Our campers will learn about faith through scripture and explore faith artistically. The integration of faith and the arts grows an authentic faith not only in children, but also adults.

This year, First Baptist Church will celebrate the integration of faith and the arts and the culmination of MOSAIC 2011, by hosting our campers and their families on MOSAIC Sunday – a worship experience and arts museum - on Sunday, June 26 at 10:55 AM. MOSAIC Sunday will provide several exciting opportunities for our campers, their families and our church. First, our campers will have the opportunity to give their gifts back to God as an act of worship. The morning worship service will highlight all the efforts of our campers, especially the performing arts. Second, our camper’s families and the community will have the opportunity to experience the Spirit of God moving within the Family of Faith called First Baptist Church as we extend ourselves in hospitality. Finally, First Baptist Church will have the opportunity to catch a larger glimpse of the work and ministry of MOSAIC on kids and families in our region.

MOSAIC Sunday will be full, wild, enthusiastic, fun, and Spirit filled as the children of MOSAIC lead us into the presence of God through their gifts and talents. After worship, everyone will be invited to stay and view the MOSAIC art museum which will fill our church facilities. Along with the museum, we will provide a light lunch for the church, campers and their families in the MOSAIC Museum Café in the gymnasium. I hope you will make all efforts to attend this exciting art and worship community event.

As everyone around here knows – none of these exciting things happen without the efforts of all of us. To make MOSAIC 2011 and MOSAIC Sunday successful, please start praying now for the campers and families who will attend. Take the opportunity to invite your neighbors or friends to attend MOSAIC Sunday and be inspired by the gifts of children to praise the Lord. Look for ways of to serve during the camp or on Sunday. Finally, I hope you will find some way to be a blessing to a child or family during the week. As we do these things, MOSAIC 2011 will be successful and along the way we will be blessed!

See you Sunday.
Pastor Eric